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MICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareColumbus, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Columbus, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$53.89
Weekly
$1,940
Yearly (full-time)
$100,880
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $53.89/hour — 36% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (MICU) Travel RN Job – Columbus, Ohio

Join a fast-paced Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse assignment in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week travel RN opportunity is ideal for an experienced critical care nurse who thrives in high-acuity adult ICU settings and is ready to make a meaningful impact on critically ill patients.

Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040

Job Details

  • Specialty: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) / Adult ICU
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Night shifts
  • Shift Duration: 12 hours
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
  • Patient Ratio: 1:1-2
  • Charting System: Epic
  • Assignment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of Medical ICU or critical care nursing experience
  • Current RN license in hand at the time of submission
  • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
  • Epic charting experience required
  • Strong skills in ventilator management, telemetry, IV starts, and dysrhythmia interpretation
  • Experience caring for patients with multisystem organ failure and other critical conditions
  • Ability to work in a high-acuity adult ICU environment
  • Prior travel nursing experience is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients in a Medical Intensive Care Unit setting
  • Monitor and manage critically ill patients with conditions such as respiratory failure, sepsis, post-cardiac arrest, DKA, liver failure, and renal failure
  • Provide care for ventilated patients and support continuous IV sedation when indicated
  • Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient status
  • Manage telemetry, ventilator support, and other advanced ICU therapies
  • Document accurately in Epic and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
  • Support patients requiring continuous glucose monitoring and specialized IV equipment
  • Adapt to floating within related units as needed to meet patient care needs

Why Apply for This ICU Nursing Job?

  • Competitive weekly pay for experienced ICU RN and travel nursing jobs
  • Work in a respected Columbus, Ohio healthcare setting
  • Gain experience in a high-acuity adult critical care environment
  • Opportunity to build your travel nurse career with a 13-week contract

Apply now to join this rewarding Medical ICU RN job in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your critical care nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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